Grades in most classes will be calculated by percentage and be reflected as such on the report card. The grading scale used at Ambridge Area High School will be based on a four point system (i.e. A=4; B=3; C=2, D=1; E=0).

WEIGHTED COURSESA student must earn an “A”, “B”, or “C” grade to receive the additional weighted value. A student who receives a “D” will obtain the credit value for the course but not the weighted value. The following is an outline of courses which have additional weight.

Weighted GPA will be calculated in two steps. The first step is to calculate a “Non-Weighted GPA” on a 4.0 scale. Once this GPA is calculated, an add on factor for “Advanced Placement” and “Honors” courses in grades 11 & 12 will be combined with the Non-Weighted GPA in the following manner.